Glasses of the 70s: Glasses worn by Elvis and John Lennon

70s sunglasses were much more than huge XXL glasses with colored lenses and functional glasses for opticians. In the 1970s, glasses become fashion and designer glasses.
41 glasses
41 glasses

Type

Sunglasses
Glasses

Gender

Men
Women

Decades

70s
80s
90s
The 2000s

Brands

Alpina
Boeing
Bugatti
Carrera
Cartier
Casanova
Cazal
Dior
Dunhill
Ferrari
Giorgio Armani
Jacques Marie Mage
Jean Paul Gaultier
John Lennon Collection
Lindberg
Lunor
Metzler
Mikli
Neostyle
Persol Ratti
Porsche
Ray Ban
Theo
Zeiss
Insider Brands

Styles

Aviator
Oversized
Shades
Classic
Round
Square
Sporty
HipHop
Crazy

Colors

Black
Brown
Tortoiseshell
Leather
Gold
Silver
Rhinestone
White
Transparent
Gray
Red
Green
Yellow
Blue
Purple
Pink
Turquoise
Colored
Patterned
41 glasses
Anglo American Optical LIPS Art Frame Rare Museum Piece Details
Anglo American Optical LIPS
599.00 EUR
Description
  • Anglo American Optical, mod. LIPS, Frame England
  • precious rarity from the 1960's in excellent condition
  • a piece of fashion history by designer Pierre Marly
  • specifically made for the 'Haute Couture' Shows; Paris
  • one of a kind, collector's item (belongs in a museum)
  • unworn and with a true vintage case from the 1960's
Bugatti 55003 Genuine Buffalo Horn Frame Details
Bugatti 55003
599.00 EUR
Description
  • precious 80's Bugatti vintage sunglasses; size 54-16
  • rare designer piece (made of GENUINE buffalo HORN)
  • true rarity (pure natural material - handmade), vertu!
  • every model (made of horn) looks individual / unique
  • unworn (like all our BUGATTI gentlemen's sunglasses)
  • NO retro, but a collector's item from the early 1980's!
  • one of a kind: almost impossible to find, in these days
Bugatti 55020 Genuine Buffalo Horn Frame Details
Bugatti 55020
599.00 EUR
Description
  • precious 80's Bugatti vintage sunglasses; size 54-18
  • rare designer piece (made of GENUINE buffalo HORN)
  • true rarity (pure natural material - handmade), vertu!
  • every model (made of horn) looks individual / unique
  • unworn (like all our BUGATTI gentlemen's sunglasses)
  • NO retro, but a collector's item from the early 1980's!
  • one of a kind: almost impossible to find, in these days
Bugatti 64747 Ultra Rare 70's Bugatti Classic Details
Bugatti 64747
1,199.00 EUR
Description
  • precious Bugatti vintage luxury sunglasses for men
  • noble tortoise-optic (true rarity from the late 70's)
  • LARGE frame (56 size) with central red Bugatti logo
  • much sought-after collector's item (museum piece)
  • new old stock (like all our old Bugatti ORIGINALS)
  • NO RETRO SHADES; an authentic 40 years old vertu
Bugatti 64852 Genuine Buffalo Horn Glasses Details
Bugatti 64852
499.00 EUR
Description
  • precious 80's Bugatti vintage sunglasses; size 54-16
  • rare designer piece (made of GENUINE buffalo HORN)
  • true rarity (pure natural material - handmade), vertu!
  • every model (made of horn) looks individual / unique
  • unworn (like all our BUGATTI gentlemen's sunglasses)
  • NO retro, but a collector's item from the early 1980's!
  • one of a kind: almost impossible to find, in these days
Bugatti 64901 Ultra Rare 70's Bugatti Classic Details
Bugatti 64901
1,299.00 EUR
Description
  • precious Bugatti vintage luxury sunglasses for men
  • noble, gold-shining frame front with yellow lenses
  • LARGE frame (58 size) with central red Bugatti logo
  • much sought-after collector's item (museum piece)
  • new old stock (like all our old Bugatti ORIGINALS)
  • a 40 years old vertu with orig. Bugatti leather case
Bugatti 65218 Rare Old 70's Bugatti Glasses Details
Bugatti 65218
999.00 EUR
Description
  • precious Bugatti vintage luxury sunglasses for men
  • noble tortoise-optic (true rarity from the late 70's)
  • medium frame (55 size) with central red Bugatti logo
  • much sought-after collector's item (museum piece)
  • new old stock (like all our old Bugatti ORIGINALS)
  • NO RETRO SHADES; an authentic 40 years old vertu
Bugatti 65218 Rare 70's Bugatti Sunglasses Details
Bugatti 65218
999.00 EUR
Description
  • precious Bugatti vintage luxury sunglasses for men
  • noble tortoise-optic (true rarity from the late 70's)
  • LARGE frame (58 size) with central red Bugatti logo
  • much sought-after collector's item (museum piece)
  • new old stock (like all our old Bugatti ORIGINALS)
  • NO RETRO SHADES; an authentic 40 years old vertu
Bugatti 7343 Genuine Buffalo Horn Frame Details
Bugatti 7343
599.00 EUR
Description
  • precious 80's Bugatti vintage sunglasses; size 54-16
  • rare designer piece (made of GENUINE buffalo HORN)
  • true rarity (pure natural material - handmade), vertu!
  • every model (made of horn) looks individual / unique
  • unworn (like all our BUGATTI gentlemen's sunglasses)
  • NO retro, but a collector's item from the early 1980's!
  • one of a kind: almost impossible to find, in these days
Carrera 5518 70's Old School Aviator Shades Details
Carrera 5518
349.00 EUR
Description
  • truly 'OLD SCHOOL' Carrera sunglasses from the 70's
  • extraordinary 'AVIATOR design' (something different)
  • greenish-grayish: characteristic of the 1970's fashion
  • unworn (like all our old vintage Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO SHADES; but a rare 40 years old ORIGINAL
Carrera 5526 Optyl Frame 70's Men's Shades Details
Carrera 5526
399.00 EUR
Description
  • simply ingenious 70's vintage sunglasses by CARRERA
  • frame made of durable and long-living OPTYL material
  • the lightweight OPTYL material does not seem to age
  • with new sun lenses (brown-gradient), 100% UV protect.
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage Optyl Carrera eyewear)
  • NO RETRO; a 45 years old XL original + new Carrera case
Cazal 219 True 80's Ladies Eyeglasses Details
Cazal 219
269.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage designer eyeglass-frame by the brand CaZal
  • one of the early models by CAri ZALloni (Mr. CAZAL)
  • still with the old Cazal-logo (a true collector's item)
  • ultra-rare and accordingly hard to find in these days
  • unworn, new old stock (like all our vintage eyewear)
  • NO RETRO glasses, but an old original from 1979/80
Cazal 701 Ultra Rare 70's Sunglasses Details
Cazal 701
399.00 EUR
Description
  • ultra rare CAZAL men's sunglasses of the late 70's
  • monolithic quality, built to last, made in Germany
  • unusual and well balanced frame finish, size 58/18
  • seamless change from brown to silver; simply unique
  • unworn ("new old stock"); true vintage Cazal rarity
  • NO retro shades, but a genuine 40 years old original
  • frame is made for lenses of any kind (optical / sun)
Christian Dior 2056 Ladies Sunglasses 1970's 80's Details
Christian Dior 2056
349.00 EUR
Description
  • glamorous ladies sunglasses by CHRISTIAN DIOR
  • the most beautiful model of the C. Dior Collection!
  • famous 'butterfly-design' with huge gradient lenses
  • unique lenses with facet cut in brown-pink; 100% UV
  • unworn single item incl. original hard case by DIOR
  • NO RETRO SHADES, but a 30 years old unique rarity!
Lesca Classic 4mm 50 Years Old Sunglasses Details
Lesca Classic 4mm
349.00 EUR
Description
  • old LESCA sunglasses, Classic style, from the 1960's
  • very massive frame (4mm thick profil); built to last!
  • made in France; WITHOUT any MARKS or inscriptions
  • it's a model for real VINTAGE experts / connoisseurs
  • an UNWORN 50 years old original, NO RETRO FRAME
  • NOT the current Lesca collection; it's really OLD!!!
Lesca Panto 6mm 60's Frame Panto Sunglasses Details
Lesca Panto 6mm
499.00 EUR
Description
  • old LESCA sunglasses, PANTO style, from the 1960's
  • very massive frame (6mm thick profil); built to last!
  • made in France; WITHOUT any MARKS or inscriptions
  • it's a model for real VINTAGE experts / connoisseurs
  • an UNWORN 60 years old original, NO RETRO FRAME
  • NOT the CURRENT Lesca collection; it's really OLD!!
Lesca Panto 6mm Antique 1960's Sunglasses Details
Lesca Panto 6mm
499.00 EUR
Description
  • old LESCA sunglasses, PANTO style, from the 1960's
  • very massive frame (6mm thick profil); built to last!
  • made in France; WITHOUT any MARKS or inscriptions
  • it's a model for real VINTAGE experts / connoisseurs
  • an UNWORN 60 years old original, NO RETRO FRAME
  • NOT the CURRENT Lesca collection; it's really OLD!!
Lesca Panto 6mm Really Old 1960's Sunglasses Details
Lesca Panto 6mm
499.00 EUR
Description
  • old LESCA sunglasses, PANTO style, from the 1960's
  • very massive frame (6mm thick profil); built to last!
  • made in France; WITHOUT any MARKS or inscriptions
  • it's a model for real VINTAGE experts / connoisseurs
  • an UNWORN 60 years old original, NO RETRO FRAME
  • the frame can be glazed with prescription lenses, too
Metzler 0767 Old 70's Combi Sunlasses Men Details
Metzler 0767
249.00 EUR
Description
  • old Metzler sunglasses in unbelievable top-quality
  • a true vintage 1970's original - monolithic design!
  • called as 'combi frame' (plastic/metal) back then
  • 2nd hand model but in mint condition (new lenses)
  • no retro, but a 50! years old original; medium size
  • frame is also made for optical lenses/prescriptions
Metzler 4320 Xlarge 70's Men's Eyeglasses Details
Metzler 4320
249.00 EUR
Description
  • old original Metzler eyeglass-frame from the 70's/80's
  • a true classic at that time - reclaimed nerd style today
  • massive frame in X-Large size 56-22, top craftsmanship
  • clear-brownish coloring (characteristically for the 70's)
  • never worn (like all our vintage METZLER men's specs)
  • the frame is made for lenses of any kind (optical / sun)
Metzler 495 Gold Filled 70's Frame Men Details
Metzler 495
349.00 EUR
Description
  • antique Metzler eyeglasses from the 70's - GOLD FILLED!
  • gold doublé frame in 1/10 10k proportion; precious rarity
  • incredible top-quality (almost impossible to find; today)
  • forerunner of the legendary 'HIP-HOP Cazal 616' design
  • professional refurbished 2nd hand model (ready to wear)
  • a small finish abrasion (on temples) shows the gold core
  • NO RETRO GLASSES; but a rare 40! years old ORIGINAL!
Metzler 7750 Old School Sunglasses 80's Men Details
Metzler 7750
249.00 EUR
Description
  • monolithic Metzler vintage sunglasses from the 1970's
  • incredible premium craftsmanship (You must feel this!)
  • all time classic .. called as 'OLD SCHOOL' in these days
  • 2nd hand model in great vintage condition - true rarity
  • professional refurbished with new sun lenses; 100% UV
  • NO RETRO SUNGLASSSES, but an old Metzler ORIGINAL
Metzler GF 12k Gold Filled 60's Frame Details
Metzler GF
499.00 EUR
Description
  • antique Metzler eyeglasses from the 60's - GOLD FILLED!
  • fine gold doublé in 1/10 12k proportion; precious rarity
  • 1/10 of the metal with 12ct gold (incredible top-quality)
  • 2. hand but in absolutely mint condition (ready to wear)
  • this quality frame can be glazed with lenses of any kind
  • NO retro; 60! years old original; almost impossible to find
Metzler JK 12ct Gold Filled 60's Frame Details
Metzler JK
499.00 EUR
Description
  • antique Metzler eyeglasses from the 60's - GOLD FILLED!
  • fine gold doublé in 1/10 12k proportion; precious rarity
  • 1/10 of the metal with 12ct gold (incredible top-quality)
  • 2nd hand model in an excellent condition (ready to wear)
  • professional refurbished with new transparent demo lenses
  • this quality frame (in size 52/18) can be glazed optionally
  • NO retro; a 60! years old original; almost impossible to find
Metzler Marwitz 5006 60's Combi Frame Gold-Plated Details
Metzler Marwitz 5006
349.00 EUR
Description
  • antique Marwitz glasses from the 1960s; gold-plated
  • classic men's "combi glasses" (metal with upper rim)
  • amazing quality; made for eternity, in MEDIUM size
  • true rarity, no longer available nowadays; single item
  • 2nd hand vintage model in excellent condition; mint!
  • NO RETRO eyeglasses; but a 60! years old ORIGINAL
Metzler Marwitz Matura 60's Combi Glasses Gold-Plated Details
Metzler Marwitz Matura
349.00 EUR
Description
  • antique Marwitz glasses from the 1960s; gold-plated
  • classic men's glasses from the Marwitz Optima series
  • amazing quality; made for eternity, in S-M size 48/20
  • true rarity, no longer available nowadays; single item
  • 2nd hand vintage model in excellent condition; mint!
  • NO RETRO eyeglasses; but a 50! years old ORIGINAL
Neostyle Stereo 5 1970's Sunglasses Old School Details
Neostyle Stereo 5
399.00 EUR
Description
  • rare, old school 1970's sunglasses by Neostyle
  • a great one of a kind (rather made for ladies)
  • bluish-translucid patterned with silver temples
  • unworn (like all our vintage NEOSTYLE shades)
  • a 50 years old original with 100% UV protection
  • the frame could be glazed with optical lenses, too
Optura STRONG Gold Filled 70's Sunglasses Details
Optura STRONG
399.00 EUR
Description
  • antique Optura sunglasses from the 70's - Gold Filled
  • gold doublé in 1/25 10ct proportion; precious rarity!
  • incredible top-craftsmanship; monolithic; built to last
  • 'timeless classic' at that time, 'old school frame' today
  • the glasses still look like new after more than 45 years
  • no retro specs; but an authentic West Germany original
Persol Ratti 807 Folding Vintage Folding Eyeglasses Details
Persol Ratti 807 Folding
399.00 EUR
Description
  • Persol 806 RATTI = legendary 70's folding eyeglasses
  • Steve McQueen made the Persol folding models famous
  • foldable frame from the legendary RATTI manufactory
  • delivery with a vintage folding case by Porsche Design
  • unworn, NOS (like all our vintage Persol Ratti eyewear)
  • NO RETRO GLASSES, but a min. 40 years old ORIGINAL
Prototype Design Study 70's Eyewear Design Study Details
Prototype Design Study
799.00 EUR
Description
  • eyewear PROTOTYPE from the 1970's, one of a kind!
  • unfinished = the frame CAN'T BE GLAZED with lenses
  • thus, can be used as unique fashion accessory only!
  • old designer piece, which never went into production
  • actually NOT FOR SALE, since only a design study
  • nevertheless a real highlight for all lovers of design
Ray Ban Olympian I DLX Easy Rider Shades Custom-Made Details
Ray Ban Olympian I DLX
499.00 EUR
Description
  • the Easy Rider vintage sunglasses by Ray-Ban, USA
  • Peter Fonda wore the mod. 'Olympian I DeLuxe' 1969
  • for the movie, the orig. B&L lenses were replaced
  • with light-colored plastic lenses to see Fondas eyes
  • besides that, the new lenses were more comfortable
  • this pair was modified in the same way (customized)
  • so, a B&L frame with lightweight CR39 plastic lenses
  • 2. hand in great vintage condition + orig. B&L lenses
Robert La Roche M2 Mask Shades Ladies 1970's Details
Robert La Roche M2
399.00 EUR
Description
  • spectacular RLR sunglasses design of the 1970's
  • interesting frame construction: "mask sunglasses"
  • even the back is designed really exciting! unique
  • just a magical masterpiece by Robert La Roche ;)
  • an old, unused single item - NO retro sunglasses
  • sun lenses could be replaced with prescriptions
Rodenstock Constantin White Gold Filled 60's Frame Details
Rodenstock Constantin
599.00 EUR
Description
  • antique Rodenstock eyeglasses of the 60's: GOLD FILLED!
  • white gold doublé in 1/20 12k proportion; precious rarity
  • 1/20 of the metal with 12ct gold (incredible top-quality)
  • 2nd hand model in an excellent condition (ready to wear)
  • professional refurbished with new transparent demo lenses
  • quality frame (in Large size 56/16) can be glazed optionally
  • no retro; a 60 years old original; almost impossible to find
Rodenstock Richard 12k Gold Filled 60's Glasses Details
Rodenstock Richard
599.00 EUR
Description
  • antique Rodenstock eyeglasses of the 60's: GOLD FILLED!
  • fine gold doublé in 1/20 12k proportion; precious rarity
  • 1/20 of the metal with 12ct gold (incredible top-quality)
  • 2nd hand model in an excellent condition (ready to wear)
  • professional refurbished with new transparent demo lenses
  • quality frame (in M-L size 54/18) can be glazed optionally
  • no retro; a 60 years old original; almost impossible to find
Rodenstock Richard Gold Filled 60's Combi Glasses Details
Rodenstock Richard
599.00 EUR
Description
  • antique Rodenstock eyeglasses of the 60's: GOLD FILLED!
  • white gold doublé in 1/20 12k proportion; precious rarity
  • 1/20 of the metal with 12ct gold (incredible top-quality)
  • 2nd hand model in an excellent condition (ready to wear)
  • professional refurbished with new transparent demo lenses
  • quality frame (in M-L size 54/18) can be glazed optionally
  • no retro; a 60 years old original; almost impossible to find
Selecta - Dalai Lama Pure Gold Filled Frame 70's Details
Selecta - Dalai Lama
349.00 EUR
Description
  • antique 'combi glasses' from the early 1970's - Original!
  • the DALAI LAMA wears this model (Dalai Lama glasses)
  • vintage gold-filled frame in 1/25 12kt. (carat) proportion
  • 1/25 of the metal is 12ct gold = high end quality glasses!
  • unworn rarity in large size 52-22 (true collector's item)
  • NO RETRO EYEWEAR, but a genuine old 1970's Original
  • the frame is made for optical lenses or tinted sun lenses
Silhouette Futura 561 70's XXL Fashion Sunglasses Details
Silhouette Futura 561
599.00 EUR
Description
  • model 561 of the legendary FUTURA Series by Silhouette
  • in 1974, DORA DEMEL designed the revolutionary shades
  • a futuristic combination of fashion & art (museum piece)
  • awarded as "the most beautiful sunglasses in the world"!
  • produced as LIMITED edition (a piece of fashion history)
  • unworn condition ; 100% vintage ORIGINAL; a true rarity
Silhouette Futura 562 Emmanuelle Movie Shades Details
Silhouette Futura 562
699.00 EUR
Description
  • model 571 of the legendary FUTURA Series by Silhouette
  • in 1974, DORA DEMEL designed the revolutionary shades
  • a futuristic combination of fashion & art (museum piece)
  • worn by Sylvia Kristel in the movie "Emmanuelle", 1974
  • produced as LIMITED edition (a piece of fashion history)
  • unworn condition ; 100% vintage ORIGINAL; a true rarity
Silhouette Futura 570 3 Lenses Art Sunglasses 70's Details
Silhouette Futura 570
899.00 EUR
Description
  • model 570 of the legendary FUTURA Series by Silhouette
  • in 1974, DORA DEMEL designed the revolutionary shades
  • a futuristic combination of fashion & art (museum piece)
  • awarded as "the most beautiful sunglasses in the world"!
  • produced as LIMITED edition (a piece of fashion history)
  • unworn condition ; 100% vintage ORIGINAL; a true rarity
Silhouette Futura 572 Limited Art Sunglasses 70's Details
Silhouette Futura 572
499.00 EUR
Description
  • model 572 of the legendary FUTURA Series by Silhouette
  • in 1974, DORA DEMEL designed the revolutionary shades
  • a futuristic combination of fashion & art (museum piece)
  • awarded as "the most beautiful sunglasses in the world"!
  • produced as LIMITED edition (a piece of fashion history)
  • unworn condition ; 100% vintage ORIGINAL; a true rarity
Zollitsch 249 70's Old School Eyeglasses Details
Zollitsch 249
299.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage ZOLLITSCH eyeglasses from the early 1970's
  • true 'OLD SCHOOL GLASSES' in unbelievable quality
  • massive frame, monolithic, impossible to get, today
  • noble, timeless frame pattern: 130 width = S / M size
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage ZOLLITSCH frames)
  • NO RETRO EYEWEAR, but an app. 40 years old rarity!
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